Irish Bread Pudding With Caramel Whiskey Sauce Recipe

Name: Irish Bread Pudding With Caramel Whiskey Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Light Butter; French Baguettes; 1/2 cup raisins; Irish Whiskey; 1% Low Fat Milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce) + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Evaporated Skim Milk; 4 large eggs; Cooking Spray; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for pudding) + 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping); 1/4 cup water; Neufchatel Cheese

Indulge in this decadent Irish Bread Pudding, a comforting classic elevated with a rich caramel whiskey sauce. This recipe, inspired by Cooking Light magazine, offers a lighter take on this traditional dessert, perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion. The toasted bread cubes soaked in creamy custard and studded with plump raisins are a delightful complement to the luscious caramel sauce. Easily adaptable for non-alcoholic versions.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 407.9 kcal

Protein 14g

Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)

Irish Bread Pudding With Caramel Whiskey Sauce

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Irish Bread Pudding With Caramel Whiskey Sauce

Light Butter
French Baguettes
1/2 cup raisins
Irish Whiskey
1% Low Fat Milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce) + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Evaporated Skim Milk
4 large eggs
Cooking Spray
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for pudding) + 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
1/4 cup water
Neufchatel Cheese

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How to Make Irish Bread Pudding With Caramel Whiskey Sauce

**Caramel-Whiskey Sauce:**
Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely.
Continue cooking for 15 minutes, or until the mixture turns a rich golden brown.
Carefully remove from heat. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 4 ounces cream cheese until smooth and combined.
Let the sauce cool slightly, then stir in 1/4 cup Irish whiskey (or 1/4 cup apple juice) and 1/2 cup milk.
**Bread Pudding:**
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Brush one side of 8 slices of French bread (about 1 pound) with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
Arrange the bread, buttered-side up, on a baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
Cut the toasted bread into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup raisins and 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (or apple juice).
Cover and let stand for 10 minutes to soften the raisins.
In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 2 cups of 1% milk.
Add the bread cubes and raisin mixture, gently pressing to ensure the bread is moistened.
Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
Coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Spoon the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the pudding.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving warm with the caramel-whiskey sauce.